GRIT: The Secret to Academic & Life Success?Knowledge, skills and critical thinking might be important ingredients to student success in college and in life, but they can take you only so far. What’s emerging as a hot topic in education – and is reflected in a new initiative at SMC – is the crucial role of grit in determining success. Political science professor Eric Oifer writes about grit – and GRIT. >>

KCRW DJ PicksEveryone knows that KCRW DJs – including “Morning Becomes Eclectic” host Jason Bentley, above – are the best in the U.S., the most thoughtful, the most interesting, the most discerning. And they can launch careers. Check out their website

SMC Newsmakers
This dean has been selected to serve on the TOEFL Board. Other newsmakers are Juan-Salvador Carrasco, Carlson Hatton, Ruth San Pietro, Sophia Sawoski and Cindy Yen. Read about all Newsmakers >>